Wednesday: The day in Photos - South Africa

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About 2,000 construction workers brandishing sticks staged a demonstration at the Soccer City stadium outside Johannesburg. Construction at South Africa's World Cup stadiums came to a standstill as more than 70,000 workers embarked on a strike to press for higher wages.

About 2,000 construction workers brandishing sticks staged a demonstration at the Soccer City stadium outside Johannesburg. Construction at South Africa's World Cup stadiums came to a standstill as more than 70,000 workers embarked on a strike to press for higher wages. (Alexander Joe / AFP/Getty Images)

About 2,000 construction workers brandishing sticks staged a demonstration at the Soccer City stadium outside Johannesburg. Construction at South Africa's World Cup stadiums came to a standstill as more than 70,000 workers embarked on a strike to press for higher wages.